Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which of these would NOT be considered a form of research?

A quantitative study
A survey
Watching TV
An ethnography

The correct answer is: Watching TV

Research is a systematic inquiry that involves collecting, analyzing and interpreting data to answer a specific question or test a hypothesis. A quantitative study, a survey, and an ethnography all involve elements of research, such as data collection and analysis. Watching TV, on the other hand, does not involve any systematic inquiry or gathering of data, and therefore would not be considered a form of research. It is a recreational activity and does not follow the characteristics of research.